So, I am 7 weeks pregnant. I am in need of reassurance, but feel odd calling my doctor since my appointment is in two weeks. I hate to "waste" their time and over react since this is my first pregnancy. I haven't had any "abnormal" things happen i.e. no bleeding, no severe cramps, etc, but I just am dying to know if things are going okay. My hubby tries to help, but just tells me not to worry. Easy for him to say! If anyone has any advice or are in same situation, please tell me something...anything!
2007-08-29 05:21:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm 9 weeks, and until I had my first appointment with the ultasound last week I felt the same exact way as you did!! This is my 2nd pregnancy and you would think I'd be less worried this time. Mabe try to move your appointment up to next week, at 8 weeks, and just tell them you're really nervous.
2007-08-29 05:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you are experiencing is normal. Many, many women experience things like that. They wonder if they are doing the right things, exercising the right amount...not too much. Are they gaining enough/too much weight, eating the right kinds of food. Becoming pregnant can be so exciting, but it is a very emotional time as you adjust to knowing that you are going to be a mom! Your life will change, your body will change and your priorities will change. You will be fine :) Toward the end of my first pregnancy I was crying while putting the clothes up because I forgot to wash some of them first! It is anxiety, nerves and excitement. Just enjoy everything while it happens...start a baby book and track how you are feeling and what you are experiencing. This will be a comfort for you to read through after the baby is born healthy. I did that for my boys...I even tracked every doctor appointment along with my weight. But you will be fine, the baby I am sure is fine. And DO NOT EVER be scared to ask questions or call your doctor's office for advice. They are there for that. You are pregnant (for the first time) and you will have questions about almost everything that you go through...so ask away and learn what you can. Sometimes when we are pregnant all we need to hear is that we are doing a great job and that everything is going well. Keep up your great work. Congrats to you and good luck with everything :) God Bless!
2007-08-29 05:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in your spot up until Monday. I was so worried something might be wrong since it's too early to really feel anything. I called my midwife and she said we could make an appointment for right at 10wks to hear the heart beat. I was so scared I would go in and there wouldn't be a heart beat even though I have not had any bad cramping or bleeding. I was completely over reacting. I went on Monday and got a nice strong heart beat by doppler, it was the most wonderful sound in the world. I think it is completely normal to be worried about the unknown. We all feel the same way.
2007-08-29 05:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in the same situation. I had a miscarriage in Feb. so when I got pregnant this time I couldn't wait until my first appt. Every little abnormal feeling or discharge and I panicked. You'll know if you're miscarrying because of the blood and cramps. So everything is probably great. All I can tell you is to keep busy. You'll be nine weeks when you have you r ultrasound so you'll be able to see that everything is ok. Just stay calm and keep busy. Good luck and baby dust.
2007-08-29 05:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by wazup_dude2007 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly how you feel I'm also 7 weeks pregnant, but this is my second. I didn't have alot of crazy symptoms the first time, I guess I was lucky. I had no morning sickness, hardly any symptoms at all, except right in the beginning.... Same thing for me this time. I had some symptoms in the beginning and now not alot of anything.... If you are really concerned though, do call your doctor. You are not wasting their time. THey have nurses there to answer any question you have. I felt apprehensive about calling last time too, but that's what they are there for.... I hope this helps!
2007-08-29 05:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by Andrea 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What, exactly, are you afraid of? 8 weeks is a good mark as far as less chance of miscarriage. Everyday that goes well, you are one day closer to "truly" being pregnant. I know it's tough in the beginning to know if things are ok because you don't feel the baby yet. And you might not even hear a heart beat yet at your next appointment.
Do you have any morning sickness? Not so much throwing up, but feeling nauseous? I've heard that if you feel sick, better chance of everything going ok. But it's not bad if you aren't feeling sick. i felt great the entire time with my second and he is happy and healthy.
Hang in there. You are doing great. This part is preparing you to worry for the next 20 years of childrearing!
2007-08-29 05:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by happymommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's scary being pregnant for the 1st time. What you're experiencing is normal. You can hear the heart beat at 8 wks. so you may want to pick up a fetal monitor ( you can buy them at walmart for about 20.00 or more) they have head phones so you can listen to you're babys heartbeat. hearing it may be the reassurance you need to help get you through the inital shock of becoming pregnant, not too mention what a beautiful sound it is!!!! Other than that relax , stay positive, and enjoy it. Best of luck to you and i hope this helps!
2007-08-29 05:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well congrats on being pregnant.
what your going throug is normal, remember pregnancy isnt an illness and the majority of them end up with a perfectly healthy baba. if something wasnt wrong huni u wud know, u wud either be bleeding or in a serious amount of pain! but i know wot u mean, u need to know for yurself. well unfortunately its too early to detect a heartbeat now..but hold onto the fact that if there was something wrong u wud be bleeding i promise u.i was like this and i thought, well ..if somethings wrong, or going to go wrong..meworrying wont make a difference. start talking to your baby, read it a book etc itll help u bond and realise ur wee bean isnt going anywhere hehe!!
good luck with the next 33 weeks sweetie xxx
2007-08-29 05:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. I didn't have my first appointment until I was 11+ weeks and I was very anxious the whole time leading up to it. All I can say is that if you don't have any signs of there being something wrong, there most likely isn't, so try your hardest not to worry. That's all your doctor can say to you at this point too, until he/she sees you.
2007-08-29 05:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs.P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can truly relate to how you're feeling & it's just normal to feel that way with your first pregnancy. Don't ever feel odd calling your doctor about questions/concerns you may have. That's what he/she is there for. Your husband is just trying to comfort you. Please don't worry about things that haven't even happened. Just sit back & enjoy your pregnancy. If you worry all the time about things going wrong, then you will make yourself a nervous wreck. Enjoy your nine months with your husband & enjoy getting ready for your new arrival.
2007-08-29 10:25:07 · answer #10 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋